WorksheetsWords Describing Tone In Poetry
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
accepting
protesting about something
tolerating without protest
arguing with someone
being tired and ready to sleep
admiration
disliking something or someone
looking through a window
needing to be heard
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
affectionate
having or displaying emotional warmth or fondness
having or displaying dislike or anger
not feeling any way at all
able to drive on a busy highway
aghast
happy about something
struck with fear or dread; horrified
able to get gas without asking for help
concerned or worried about something
apprehensive
feeling sad when you hear a certain song
a feeling of happiness or joy
feeling no way at all
in fear or dread of possible harm to come
bantering
following a certain band from town to town
cleverly amusing dialogue between people
the sound a horse makes when it is walking
boring conversation between people
begrudge
a popular movie
to happily accept something
to carry a grudge for years
allow unwillingly or reluctantly
bemused
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
to be a muse for someone else
excited for an upcoming event
an uneasy feeling of being used by bees
biting
what small dogs do quite often
words that are delightful and complimentary
words that are capable of emotionally hurting someone
a way to describe beach erosion
boastful
exhibiting self-importance
exhibiting a portrait in a museum
exhibiting insecurity
exhibiting extreme affection
candid
something you say when asked if you ate today
very secretive and sneaky
a big insect which makes noise
openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness
caustic
smooth and soft to the touch
emotionally harsh or corrosive in tone
extremely sweet in tone
something you say when your dog visits the vet
cavalier
a case of mistaken identity
caring a lot about others
feeling nothing at all
given to disregard of others
condescending
disrespecting someone because you think you are smarter
a felon going downstairs
respecting someone because you think you are nice
wishing you could win the lottery
coy
shy in a playful or provocative way
being the "life of the party" by cracking funny jokes
a type of orange fish commonly found in small ponds
angry toward others
cynical
believing the best in human nature or motives
circular in shape
has to do with sin and forgiveness
believing the worst of human nature or motives
detached
feeling set apart from others
feeling deeply connected to others
feeling constant conflict within yourself
when you no longer need to worry about taxes
ecstatic
feeling sadness or worry
feeling sparks fly off of your clothes
feeling immense delight or happiness
describes dreams of snow or rain
exultant
concerned about the future
a sleeping enclosure for your entire family
happily proud because of triumph or success
a feeling of tiredness that you just can't shake
flippant
showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
showing an appropriate level of respect
describes an unkind game which includes insects
describes a feeling of fatigue
fond
the way some people misspell found
a feeling of irritation with the behavior of others
having affection for another person or animal
displaying anger toward another person
guarded
cautious and reserved with your feelings
open and outspoken about your feelings
misunderstood by others
understood by others
indignant
a feeling of joy and happiness
what some insects do to build their homes
describes a person who is sleeping
angered at something unjust or wrong
melancholy
a rare disease that has to do with freckles
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
a feeling of joy and excitement
no known definition exists for this word
naive
describes a person who has traveled the world
bitter and withdrawn in the company of others
unable to use the fingers on the left hand
inexperienced, especially about human nature
nostalgic
having to do with the nose
unhappy about being away; longing for familiar things
wishing for a lot of money
excited about the future
poignant
something which makes you feel pity or sadness
something which makes you feel extreme happiness
a particular food of Pacific Islanders
a comedic movie or show
provocative
being an advocate for vocational schools
tending to dull the senses
tending to excite or stimulate
describes a feeling of hunger or thirst
reflective
a way of moving through time and space
looking only toward the future
speaking with an excited tone
deeply or seriously thoughtful
resignation
when the entire nation has to sign a document again
acceptance of an unpleasant yet inevitable situation
not knowing how to read street signs
a feeling of fighting the power of others
reverent
the sound a car makes when the gas pedal is pushed
another word for a preacher or priest
feeling or showing no respect for others
feeling or showing profound respect
sentimental
marked by cynical and angry emotion
marked by tender or loving emotion
marked with a certain smell that you just can't remember
a feeling of uneasy fear
sly
a feeling of coldness which only happens in winter
marked by courage and boldness
marked by skill in deception
describes a feeling of distaste
solemn
a certain way to travel via sled
acting silly and laughing
a feeling of bravery
acting dignified and serious
swagger
to act in an overly self-assured or conceited way
to act in an insecure and worried way
items which are supposed to be cool
to stumble about and almost fall
whimsical
sounds of music made by the wind
influenced by pent-up boredom
influenced by the imagination; fun for the mind
a way of understanding that no one yet understands
wry
a type of savory bread commonly used for sandwiches
gracious and giving in a caring way
able to connect with others via thoughts
humorously sarcastic or mocking
longing
prolonged and unfulfilled desire or need
sad acceptance of the truth
the opposite of shorting
quick and joyful acceptance of love
pensive
describes a way to write
characterized by singing or humming
deeply or seriously thoughtful
able to let go of the past
self-assured
the unusual ability to insure oneself
showing confidence in your own worth
a feeling of being sure about others
showing insecurity and fear
